feed://www.idibc.org/news/rss_2.0/ en idibc.admin@gmail.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-10T14:20:38+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/summer_salsa_spectacular/ http://www.idibc.org/news/summer_salsa_spectacular/#When:14:20:38Z Summer Salsa Spectacular Thursday, June 28, 2012 Salt Building, Vancouver BC Early bird tickets on sale May 25th - June 1st ! News 2012-05-10T14:20:38+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/idibc_okanogan_chapter_design_exchange_ceu_day_and_table_top_show_2012/ http://www.idibc.org/news/idibc_okanogan_chapter_design_exchange_ceu_day_and_table_top_show_2012/#When:13:48:25Z Click here for complete details Click here to register News 2012-04-27T13:48:25+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/annual_general_meeting_1_self_directed_ceu/ http://www.idibc.org/news/annual_general_meeting_1_self_directed_ceu/#When:05:47:13Z Thank you to our event sponsors! Miller Thomson & Mumby Insurance Brokers Inc. Click here for more details   News 2012-04-27T05:47:13+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/not_your_neighbourhood_garage_sale2/ http://www.idibc.org/news/not_your_neighbourhood_garage_sale2/#When:05:13:22Z Click here for info News 2012-04-05T05:13:22+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/idibc_announces_call_for_entries_in_its_29th_annual_idibc_awards_of_excelle/ http://www.idibc.org/news/idibc_announces_call_for_entries_in_its_29th_annual_idibc_awards_of_excelle/#When:06:15:31Z Click here for full article. News 2012-03-30T06:15:31+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/since_2011_new_events_and_educational_opportunities_are_listed_on_the_idc_w/ http://www.idibc.org/news/since_2011_new_events_and_educational_opportunities_are_listed_on_the_idc_w/#When:07:39:31Z Please click here for all the British Columbia Events. Event 2012-03-08T07:39:31+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/peoples_choice_award_for_2010_announced/ http://www.idibc.org/news/peoples_choice_award_for_2010_announced/#When:22:43:36Z MILLSON Technologies sponsored a People’s Choice award for the first time this year, as part of our Awards and the IDS West show.  The IDS West show graciously allowed us to display boards for all gold winners on the show floor.  Show attendees, including the public, were invited to vote for their favourite project. After much ballot-counting, a three way tie for “People’s Choice of 2010” has been declared. Kim Diaz is the lucky winner of a Sony Bravia 32” HDTV donated by Millson Technologies. The three projects are: GOLDCORP Centre for the Arts, by Proscenium Architecture and Interiors Inc. / CEI Architecture Planning Interiors ORU Restraurant, by mcfarlane green biggar Architecture + Design Inc. Fairmont Florist, by mcfarlane green biggar Architecture + Design Inc. Well Done!  Congratulations to all our winners.                          Thank you to our Sponsor                   News 2011-10-13T22:43:36+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/2010_awards_of_excellence_a_success/ http://www.idibc.org/news/2010_awards_of_excellence_a_success/#When:22:29:49Z The Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia (IDIBC) held its 28th Annual Awards of Excellence on September 30, 2011 to a full house at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The Awards were held in conjunction with the Interior Design Show West trade day which assured a great turn-out from both Industry and Designer members alike, and provided an opportunity to promote IDC and IDIBC at a booth within the show concurrently. Guests were entertained at the cocktail and canapé event by the cabaret style jazz band Mimosa and amused by renowned Canadian comic Erica Sigurdson who hosted the proceedings. A total of 16 gold, 16 Silver and 13 Bronze awards were given to designers and architects who completed the projects between October 1, 2008 and December 2010. Platinum Sponsor Millson Technologies was on hand to present the Best of Show award to Public Architecture & Communication Inc., for their project Xthum Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Congratulations Public!  A full list of awards recipients may be viewed here. Additionally, Millson Technologies kindly donated a Sony Bravia HDTV for a draw in a People’s Choice Award this year. All gold winners were displayed at the IDS West show, where show attendees, including the public, were invited to vote for their favourite project. After much ballot-counting, a three way tie for “People’s Choice of 2010” has been declared. The three projects are: GOLDCORP Centre for the Arts, by Proscenium Architecture and Interiors Inc./CEI Architecture, ORU Restaurant and Fairmont Florist, both by mcfarlane green biggar Architecture + Design Inc. Well Done! Kim Diaz is the lucky winner of the TV. Congratulations to all our winners, and the volunteers and sponsors who made this event such a great success!  Event sponsors may be viewed here. News 2011-10-13T22:29:49+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/2010_idibc_awards_of_excellence_gala/ http://www.idibc.org/news/2010_idibc_awards_of_excellence_gala/#When:07:38:44Z Click here to view News 2011-10-02T07:38:44+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/thank_you_from_the_vancouver_island_chapter/ http://www.idibc.org/news/thank_you_from_the_vancouver_island_chapter/#When:22:27:17Z Two Teknion sponsored CEU’s were held on April 29, at the Art Gallery of Nanaimo. Good turn out of 12 -15 local and Victoria based designers.  Thanks to sponsorship by Teknion. The VIU Grad show/cocktail party followed in the early evening. Some really excellent work on display. News 2011-06-15T22:27:17+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/volunteers_recognized_at_the_idibc_agm_-_june_1/ http://www.idibc.org/news/volunteers_recognized_at_the_idibc_agm_-_june_1/#When:06:32:21Z Click here for the AGM List of Awards News 2011-06-12T06:32:21+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/ncidq_practice_sessions/ http://www.idibc.org/news/ncidq_practice_sessions/#When:00:29:13Z IDC is providing a NCIDQ Practice Session for the Fall 2011 exam. In addition to the Vancouver session, we are happy to announce a location in Victoria has been added. The workshop is open to members and non-members. This weekend session is designed to provide an overview of the NCIDQ Exam including: exam format, study tips, helpful handouts and exam writing strategies. The NCIDQ experience is simulated as much as possible with these practice exams. Sections I and II - Multiple Choice: Review format and provide an opportunity to complete a number of sample multiple choice questions. Section III - Design Practicum: The opportunity to complete a mock practice exam consisting of seven unique exercises that focus on space planning, lighting design, egress, life safety, washroom design, systems integration and millwork using the new NCIDQ Practice Design Problem (PDP 2011-01). The facilitators will review the design solutions. NOTE: The Practice Design Problem (PDP 2011-01) is included in the cost of this session. There is no need to purchase the Practice Exam from NCIDQ. Vancouver Session Dates: Friday July 22nd to Sunday July 24th 2011 at the Art Institute Renfrew Campus Click here for details and registration of the Vancouver Session. Victoria Session Dates: Friday August 5th to Sunday August 7th 2011 at Monk Office Interiors Showroom. Click here for details and registration of the Victoria Session. The workshop runs Friday from 4 to 8 PM, Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM.   News 2011-05-20T00:29:13+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/ifi_think_tank_report/ http://www.idibc.org/news/ifi_think_tank_report/#When:02:41:51Z Click here for report News 2011-04-06T02:41:51+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/feature_editorial_opportunity/ http://www.idibc.org/news/feature_editorial_opportunity/#When:21:39:21Z Calling all RID members! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your kitchen, bathroom, Amazing Space (commercial or residential), or an “in the works” project that could be showcased over several issues. HM Magazine is offering this opportunity to RID members of IDIBC in order to offer their readers responsibly sourced, informative and comprehensive coverage of the latest work from BC’s RID community. It is HM’s intent to seek as many project submissions where an RID was directly involved and as are available. There is no limit to the number of stories that can be submitted! Click here for full submission guidelines. Please note that the deadline for the June issue is March 31st. News 2011-03-24T21:39:21+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/designer_garage_sale/ http://www.idibc.org/news/designer_garage_sale/#When:04:25:33Z The Island chapter of the Interior Designers Institute is staging its first Designer Garage Sale on March 19 to raise funds for a local team to participate in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. The sale goes 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Liesch Office Interiors warehouse at 355 Catherine St., across from Spinnaker’s and Trek Bikes. News 2011-03-18T04:25:33+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/idc_iida_2011_vancouver_leaders_breakfast/ http://www.idibc.org/news/idc_iida_2011_vancouver_leaders_breakfast/#When:18:05:57Z IDI is pleased to host this first annual IDC/IIDA Vancouver Leaders Breakfast on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. The event will coincide with Buildex Vancouver. Robert Ledingham, president of Ledingham Design Consultants, will receive the 2011 Leadership Award of Excellence. Trevor Linden, former NHL all-star, Olympian and active community volunteer, will be the keynote speaker. The IIDA (International Interior Design Association) Leaders Breakfast series began as a single event, launched in New York in 1989. In 2001, the series expanded into what is now an international program in conjunction with IDC. Vancouver is the second stop of the 2011 breakfast series. More than 300 interior designers, architects, media, government representatives, and some of BC’s most influential business leaders are expected to attend. Click here for full information, including Sponsorship Opportunities and links to purchase tickets. News 2011-01-12T18:05:57+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/awards_of_excellence_2010/ http://www.idibc.org/news/awards_of_excellence_2010/#When:00:58:25Z Submission deadlines to be announced in 2011 We are excited to announce the appointment of Erika Sivertson as chairperson of the IDI Awards committee. Due to strategic undertakings of the IDIBC Board and to give Erika time to organize, it has been decided to hold the Awards and Gala celebration later in conjunction with IDS West. Stand by for more information and submission deadlines. News 2010-12-19T00:58:25+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/garage_sale_-_thank_you/ http://www.idibc.org/news/garage_sale_-_thank_you/#When:19:49:54Z The annual IDIBC Garage Sale has come and gone and raised $3400.00 for ReStore. Many thanks to the dedicated volunteers who made this event possible. Click Here for the REVISED list of volunteers and donors. News 2010-12-10T19:49:54+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/breakfast_recap/ http://www.idibc.org/news/breakfast_recap/#When:14:40:12Z Click Here News 2010-12-10T14:40:12+00:00 http://www.idibc.org/news/ncidq_practice_session1/ http://www.idibc.org/news/ncidq_practice_session1/#When:18:12:20Z The IDIBC is pleased to provide a NCIDQ practice session for the Spring exam 2011. This will be the first of its kind in BC and will run for one weekend only February 4-6, 2011. This weekend session is designed to provide an overview of the NEW NCIDQ exam including exam format, study tips, and writing strategies. Participants will receive helpful handouts. We try to simulate the NCIDQ experience as much as possible with these practice exams. Section I and II - Multiple Choice: review format and provide an opportunity to complete a number of sample multiple choice questions. Section III - Design Practicum (using the new NCIDQ Practice Design Problem PDP 2009-01) to provide the opportunity to complete a mock practice exam consisting of seven unique exercises that focus on space planning, lighting design, egress, life safety, washroom design, systems integration and millwork. The facilitators will review the design solutions. (Note: There is no need to purchase your own Practice Design Problem from NCIDQ) All workshops run Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Workshop to take place at the Art Institute of Vancouver, Renfrew campus We are also providing a corporate hotel rate for our out of town participants. The Georgian Court Hotel is located in Downtown Vancouver and minutes away from a skytrain station for public transit to and from the session. Please call reservations at 604-682-5555 or 1-800-663-1155 and ask for a room from BLOCK ID:330700 or IDIBC. Price for the weekend session: IDC (IDIBC) Members $175 (includes the NCIDQ PDP2009-01 Practice Design Problem) Non-Members $275 (includes the NCIDQ PDP2009-01 Practice Design Problem) 2 CEU points will be given for participants attending the entire session. Registration will be open December 1, 2010 through IDC. Registration is open to members and non-members. Click here for the NCIDQ Practice Session registration form. Email your registration to sales@idcanada.org News 2010-10-18T18:12:20+00:00